If it is your first session at ARace, you will be given a short briefing
to go over the essential tips and tricks as well as rules and guidelines to follow.

Ensure the braids of your car are clean and brushed. Having good contact with the track will help you to run a smoother race.

b) CLEAN THE REAR TYRES

Clean the rear tyres with sticky tape to remove any debris and dirt that might cause the car to lose traction.

Make sure the tyres are mounted properly after cleaning.

c) HANDLE YOUR CAR WITH CARE

Slot car racing is best as a non-contact sport. Just like in real life motor-racing, if cars crash or suffer abuse, there will be mechanical failures and your race time will be delayed or in serious cases if the car is too badly damaged, your race or session will be ended.

Time is lost and wasted when you crash and de-slot and you may damage the car.

b) PLAN YOUR FUEL-STOPS CAREFULLY
Once the car is out of fuel you are penalised twice;
– the car will run slowly to indicate zero fuel (your head-lights will flash)
– laps will not be counted until you have refueled.

Make sure you get in to the pit regularly to refuel to avoid these penalties. Listen for audio announcements of low fuel level.

c) SPEED
It is not necessarily the best policy to go flat-out all the way. Watch out for places and situations where too much speed might get you into trouble.

d) CONSISTENCY
Remember the old fable about the tortoise and the hare. Drive steadily and consistently, and you will remain in contention to be in a better position or win the race.Driving erratically and dangerously will mean you will not likely feature in the top placings and you are more likely to crash and damage the car.

Be prepared, by knowing how many laps you can achieve on a full tank of fuel. Get into the pits and fill up, then make a concerted push for the chequered flag without worrying about having to refuel again.

Once you are more comfortable controlling the car, you can quickly check the monitors time to time during the race which shows current race positions, lap times and fuel levels for each driver.

Make sure you familiarise yourself with all the rules and guidelines above and follow them to ensure you get the most out of your racing experience.

Following these guidelines can prevent technical malfunctions and delays to your race time.

ESSENTIAL RULES & GUIDELINES TO REMEMBER:

– NEVER touch the race track with your hands, especially the slots.

– NEVER climb onto the race track.
If you cannot reach your car when racing, ask staff for assistance.

– NEVER consume any food or liquid while racing.
There is strictly no food or any liquid allowed at any time in the designated area around the track.

– ALWAYS make sure your hands are cleaned and grease free before handling the cars, especially after the break when refreshments are consumed.
You can use the Wet Wipes that can be found around the venue.

Please ask us if you are not sure about any of our rules or guidelines.